Sarah Agnes Calkins (1843 - 1933)

Born 16 Aug 1843 in Fox Lake, Dodge, Wisconsin, United States

Ancestors

Wife of Matthew Clinton Craig — married 1 Jun 1862 in Melrose, Jackson, Wisconsin, United States

Descendants

Died 14 Aug 1933 at age 89 in Adams, Adams, Wisconsin, United States

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Biography

Sarah Calkins was born in Aug 1843. She was the daughter of Elisha Calkins and Hettie Wells.^{[1] [2]}

On the 1850 U.S. Census for Waushara, Dodge, Wisconsin, Sarah Calkins was 7 yrs. old & born in Wisconsin. She was living with her parents, Elisha & Hetty E. Calkins. & 3 yr. old brother, Albert Calkins.^[3]

On the 1860 U.S. Census for Melrose, Jackson, Wisconsin, Sarah Calkins is 16 yrs. old. Her father, Elisha Calkins is 68 & a farmer & born in Vermont. Her mother Hetty is 38 yrs. old & states she was born in New York. Her siblings are: Albert 14 yrs. old, Ophelia 9 yrs. old, Alonzo 6 yrs. old, and Jerome 4 yrs. old.^[4]

On 1 Jun 1862 Sarah Calkins married Matthew Clinton Craig in Melrose, Jackson, Wisconsin.^[5]

Certification of Marriage Record for Matthew Clinton Craig and Sarah A. Calkins

On the 1870 U.S. Census for Bloomer, Chippewa, Wisconsin, Clinton (Misspelled as Charlie) Craig is 27 yrs old (& a farmer), and his wife Sarah Craig is 27 yrs. old. Their children, Alice (full name was Mary Alice) is 7 yrs. old and son Elisha (misspelled Elijah) is 4 yrs. old. ^[6]

On the 1880 U.S. Census for Edson, Chippewa, Wisconsin, Clinton Craig & a farmer & states he is born in Ohio. His wife, Sarah is 37 yrs. old and "keeping house." Their children: Alice is 17 yrs. old and son Elisha is 14 yrs. old and at school. They have another son now, Willard aged 7 yrs. old. Sarah's father, Elisha Calkins, is living with them and he is 86 yrs. old and states he is a farmer.

On the 1900 U.S. Census for Drummond, Bayfield, Wisconsin, Matthew Craig is 58 yrs. old & a farmer. It shows he was born Jan 1844. His wife Sarah is 56 yrs. old and born in Aug. 1843.^[7]

On the 1910 U.S. Census for Weare, Oceana, Michigan. Matthew Craig was 67 yrs. old and Sarah was also 67. Michigan was still a farmer. Looking at all the places he lived, it appears he may have been a farm hand going where he was needed.^[8]

It was in the fall of 1910 that Mathew Clinton Craig and Sarah moved to Friendship, Adams, Wisconsin.

On the 1920 U.S. Census for Friendship, Adams, Wisconsin Clinton M. Craig was 77 yrs. old and Sarah S. Craig was 76 yrs. old.^[9]

Sarah's husband, Matthew Clinton Craig, died on 25 May 1927 in Adams, Wisconsin after suffering a CVA (stroke).^[10]

Sarah (Calkins) Craig passed away on14 Aug 1933 at 90 yrs. of age in Adams, Adams, Wisconsin at the home of her son, Elisha Craig..^[11]

Sarah (Calkins) Craig

The following is from the Adams County Times, dated 18 August 1933: "Mrs. Sarah Craig, 90, Laid to Rest Wednesday - Passed Monday Evening at 6:00 p.m. at the home of her son, E.S. Craig of this city. Death was due to the infirmities that come with old age, Mrs. Craig having been in failing health for the past ten years. Funeral services were held at the home Wednesday, August 16, at 10:00 a.m., conducted by the Reverend H.F. Banks, Pastor of the Congregational Church. Internment was in the Friendship cemetery. Sarah Agnes, daughter of Elisha and Hettie Beals Calkins, was born July 16, 1843 at the farm home of her parents in Dodge County. While she was a young girl the family moved to Jackson County, where she grew to womanhood, and was married June 1, 1862, to Matthew Clinton Craig. Shortly after their marriage Mr. Craig enlisted in the Army of the Union. After he returned from the war they moved to Chippewa County, where he engaged in the business of lumbering, and also studied law, was admitted to the bar and practiced that profession for thirty years. The family lived part of this time in Iowa. Mr. and Mrs. Craig moved to Adams in 1913 and Mr. Craig passed away here May 25, 1927. They were the parents of three children. The only daughter, Mrs. Mary Alice Cooper, died ten years ago at Sand Point, Idaho, and grief for her daughter seemed to be the initial cause of Mrs. Craig's failing health. The younger son, Willard M. Craig, died at the age of eight. E.S. Craig of this city survives. Mrs. Craig is also survived by an aged sister, Mrs. Ione Huff, of South Bend, Indiana, and six grandchildren, Guy R. Cooper, Spokane, Washington, Leonard W. Cooper, Eugene, Oregon; Mrs. Bessie Matske, Forsyth Montana; Mrs. Arleva Green, Stanley, Wisconsin; Mrs. Lola Agnes Garrett, Chicago, and Gordon C. Craig of Adams. There are also several great grandchildren. Mrs. Craig in her active years was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. She was a fine Christian wife and mother. She was skilled in many sorts of handicraft, which brought her much pleasure. She enjoyed reading and was well informed on the questions of the day, and also read much in her husband's law books and was almost as well informed on legal questions as was he. Her last years have been shadowed by failing health." Reference: Adams County Times, dated 18 August 1933.^[12]

Sources

1. ↑ 1900 U.S. Census for Drummond, Bayfield, Wisconsin
2. ↑ Calkins Family in America, editor, Kennth W. Calkins. Publication: Golden, Colo.: Calkins Family Association, September 2000. Page 125
3. ↑ 1850 U. S. Census for Waushara, Dodge, Wisconsin; Roll: M432_996; Page: 7; Image: 15.
4. ↑ 1860 U. S. Census for Melrose, Jackson, Wisconsin; Roll: M653_1412; Page: 1119; Image: 604.
5. ↑ Wisconsin, U.S., Compiled Marriages for Select Counties, 1835-1900
6. ↑ 1870 U.S. Census for Bloomer, Chippewa, Wisconsin
7. ↑ 1900 U.S. Census for Drummond, Bayfield, Wisconsin
8. ↑ 1910 United States Federal Census for Weare, Oceana, Michigan 1910
9. ↑ 1920 U.S. Census for Friendship, Adams, Wisconsin
10. ↑ Matthew Clinton Craig Obituary and Bio from Friendship, Adams, Wisconsin
11. ↑ Death Certificate for Sarah A. (Calkins) Craig
12. ↑ Obituary for Sarah (Calkins) Craig from Adams County Times, dated 18 August 1933

• Calkins Family in America, editor, Kennth W. Calkins. Publication: Golden, Colo.: Calkins Family Association, September 2000. Page 125

See also:

• Marriage Certificate for Sarah (Calkins) & Matthew C. Craig
• Wisconsin, U.S., Compiled Marriages for Select Counties, 1835-1900
• Death Certificate for Sarah A. (Calkins) Craig
• 1850 U. S. Census for Waushara, Dodge, Wisconsin; Roll: M432_996; Page: 7; Image: 15.
• 1860 U. S. Census for Melrose, Jackson, Wisconsin; Roll: M653_1412; Page: 1119; Image: 604.
• 1870 U.S. Census for Bloomer, Chippewa, Wisconsin
• 1880 U.S. Census for Edson, Chippewa, Wisconsin, Roll: T9_1419; Family History Film: * 1255419; Page: 328.3000; Enumeration District: 186; Image: .
• 1900 U.S. Census for Drummond, Bayfield, Wisconsin
• 1910 U.S. Census for Weare, Oceana, Michigan
• 1920 U.S. Census for Friendship, Adams, Wisconsin
• 1930 U.S. Census for Adams, Adams, Wisconsin
• Matthew Clinton Craig Obituary and Bio from Friendship, Adams, Wisconsin
• Obituary for Sarah (Calkins) Craig from Adams County Times, dated 18 August 1933:

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